ROBBERS threatened shop workers with a gun before taking thousands of pounds worth of cigarettes.

The armed raid happened at 8pm on Monday at the Londis shop in Haddon Road, Heald Green.

Detective Constable Stephen Warriner said: "These men are violent criminals and we are determined to catch them. They stole cigarettes of all brands and we want to appeal to anyone who might have been offered cigarettes that could be stolen for sale to come and speak to us.

"We are not looking for you, but for these men who use guns and attack women to get what they want. Come and speak to us. We can treat you in the strictest of confidence."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9744 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.